Spicy Strawberry Barbecue Sauce
This spicy strawberry barbecue sauce is packed with flavor - just the right balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy! With this depth of flavor, you won't believe it's vegan!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic chopped
- 2/3 Cup Red Onion chopped
- Neutral Vegetable Oil for sautéing
- 2 Tbs Water
- 4 Tbs Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tsp Chipotle Chili Powder see notes
- 2 Tsp Hot Paprika or Cayenne
- 1 Tsp Fresh-Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a saucepot, add in a drizzle of a neutral vegetable oil and bring the pot to medium heat. Add in chopped red onion and sauté until onions are soft, which will take about five minutes.
- Add in the chopped garlic and sauté until garlic is fragrant, a little under a minute. Be careful not to let garlic burn!
- Then, add in the strawberries and water, and stir. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes, covered.
- Keeping the pot on medium heat, add in the salt, spices, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Stir, and simmer uncovered for about 7-8 minutes.
- When done, take the pot off the heat and let cool COMPLETELY before adding it to the blender.
- Pour the cooled mixture into a blender, and blend until the barbecue sauce is smooth.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Depending on what chipotle powder you use, the barbecue sauce may come out more or less spicy. If that's not your thing, sub in smoked paprika instead!
- For extra spice, add in a bit of red pepper flakes while sautéing.
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